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Boulder Junction Events

Head to Boulder Junction in the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, and you’ll find a full calendar of events all year long, from holiday celebrations to live music to the annual Musky Jamboree—a weekend full of fun activities focused on northern Wisconsin’s most famous fish.


Note: Events are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer for information about a specific event.

Discovery Center– Printed Wrapping Paper and Cards with Darcy Lanz-Sage

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Using a variety of commercial stamps, homemade stamps, and unique textural objects, participants will create their own wrapping paper and/or cards. Stamp pads and a variety of acrylic paints will be used. Items can have a holiday theme or not! Instructor will have a variety of papers to print on, but participants may want to […]

Discovery Center– Northwoods Keynotes: What makes the North “The North?” with John Bates

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Join us for our newest program series: Sense of Place. Join Naturalist and Author John Bates as he introduces what it means to have a sense of place in this first program of the series.  The keynotes within a symphony make the music soar; they give the music its identity.  Likewise, every place on Earth […]

Discovery Center– Green Infrastructure: Balancing Development & Ecology with Jamie Van

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Water is patient, sturdy, yet delicate. Water flows around anything in its way. The interaction of people, infrastructure, and water has caused a movement for solutions. Green Infrastructure practices like rain gardens and permeable pavers have been developed to provide a network of integrated ecological solutions in urban areas. Join Water Program Director, Jamie Van, […]

Discovery Center: Build a Winter Wreath

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Get ready for the season and join Judy from JJ's Acres as we construct a high-quality, 24-inch outdoor wreath.  We will use at least three different types of conifers, designer bows, and other decorations!  Space is limited and pre-registration in required by 11/26/23.  Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ($40/wreath)  Location - Discovery Center Main Lodge […]

Discovery Center: Felt Polar Bear workshop with Mary Burns

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Join us for another fun workshop with fiber artist Mary Burns!  We will needle felt Polar Bears with a holiday twist. This class will be using some advanced needle felting techniques. It would be best if you have some needle felting experience prior to this class. Come join the fun!  Participants should bring a lunch […]

Discovery Center: Nibbles n’ Knowledge- Winter finches and feeding tips

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Wisconsin’s cold and snowy winters are brightened by birds, including familiar favorites at backyard feeders and irruptive finches that periodically move in from the Canadian boreal forest. Learn from DNR conservation biologist Ryan Brady what drives the migrations of redpolls, crossbills, grosbeaks, waxwings, and other winter songbirds, where to find them in our area, and […]

Discovery Center: Get ready for the Holidays Ornament Workshop

North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Ln, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

The Holiday Season is fast approaching!  Let’s get together for a fun session of making some unique ornaments that are great for giving or for keeping!  We will fold some German Bell Ornaments, color some Glass Ball Ornaments with alcohol inks and acrylic paint, make cute Sheep Ornaments using yarn and wool felt, and make […]